Christmas Recipes

This sherbet punch recipe is an old-school Southern classic, perfect for the special occasions in your life. Filled with fizzy lemon-lime soda and creamy sherbet, it’s sweet, tangy, and creamy. I promise it will have everyone coming back for seconds and thirds!

Make a Christmas tree cake! A simple Christmas tree-shaped cake mold, tender and moist chocolate cake, decorated with festive sprinkles, maraschino cherries, peppermints, and a chocolate chip trunk.

No holiday spread is complete without a Christmas charcuterie board. This simple how-to guide will show you exactly what you need to know about charcuterie and how to build a festive Christmas tree charcuterie of your own!

Crockpot Christmas crack is the simplest no-bake holiday treat! Roasted peanuts, dark and white chocolate, and festive sprinkles make these easy peanut clusters a family favorite.
Nothing says Christmas is coming like a plateful of almond bark peanut clusters. Plus, a limited amount of hands-on time is always a bonus when it comes to dessert!

Make the best Bisquick sausage balls in no time! These bite-sized beauties feature sharp cheddar cheese, ground sausage, and Bisquick. Serve them at holiday parties or on game day for a quick, easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Learn how to cook a simple baked ham without drying it out! This recipe uses a store-bought ham with the glaze. With instructions for the oven, slow cooker, or grill, a spiral ham is the perfect way to feed a crowd for a special occasion. Keep reading for all the necessary tools and tips to pull off preparing a whole ham for your next celebration!

Forget the canned stuff and make this green bean casserole recipe from scratch! This comforting Southern side dish is made with a creamy mushroom sauce, canned green beans, and topped with crispy fried onions. Perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner!

Delicious Southern Cornbread Dressing is a must on your Thanksgiving menu! This old-fashioned recipe is delicious! Seasoned with sage, celery, onion, and other simple ingredients. This holiday favorite is the soul food recipe you need on your Thanksgiving table!

This boneless prime rib roast is crusted with an herb and garlic rub for a tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked holiday dinner. With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, learn how to choose the perfect rib roast, how long to cook it, and how much you need per person. This recipe also includes a delicious rib rub that makes this a must-have on your Christmas dinner menu! Beginner-friendly!

Learn how to make easy turkey gravy from scratch! Once you taste this delicious, creamy gravy, you will never go back to the packet again. Using only 3 ingredients, this gravy can be made ahead of time with turkey drippings, broth, or stock and then kept warm in a slow cooker.

Homemade cranberry sauce is such an easy recipe for holiday dinners. Super flexible and made in 30 minutes, this recipe can be adapted to the stovetop or the oven. Upgrade your holiday dinner from canned cranberry sauce to fresh, whole cranberries, spicy cinnamon, a little sugar, and a splash of (optional) bourbon!

Pressure cooker mashed potatoes are the ultimate shortcut to your favorite side dish! This recipe is your answer for mashed potatoes in a hurry! And it can be used for Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or other electric pressure cookers. These easy potatoes can be whipped up and served in 30 minutes.

Learning how to make a thanksgiving turkey is a skill! This recipe packs all the flavor and juiciness you’d imagine from a deliciously roasted turkey. This guide will walk you through all the important details, complete with a list of tools, tips, and the perfect recipe!

The best baked mac and cheese recipe I’ve ever made is right here! Made with three different kinds of cheese, this recipe is made completely from scratch and baked in the oven for the ultimate, homemade comfort food. This recipe is so easy to make and without Velveeta! You will never reach for the boxed stuff again!

This overnight egg casserole recipe is made with eggs, breakfast sausage, and cheese – all layered over hearty slices of bread. Then, it’s baked in the oven for the most epic breakfast lover’s feast! You can make this ahead of time for the perfect Christmas Morning Brunch, breakfast for company, or as part of your weekly meal prep.

A perfectly roasted boneless leg of lamb is a beautiful meal to serve for Easter, special occasions, and holidays. With this simple recipe, you can present an elegant cut of meat that’s tender and juicy with mouthwatering flavors of rosemary and garlic. If this is your first time making lamb, it won’t be your last!

As the OG of Ambrosia, this recipe is a simple mixture of fruit, crunchy pecans, and delicate coconut flakes. No fluff or marshmallows to be found! Make this ahead for holiday brunch, baby showers, wedding showers, tea parties and any special occasion.

Learn how to make the best mashed potatoes with creamy, smooth results every time! Made without milk, this homemade recipe is simple, but full of rich and creamy flavor! Plenty of tips below for making ahead of time, the best type of potato for mashing, tips, shortcuts, and more in the post below.

A White Christmas Cocktail is the perfect beverage to serve as you are hosting for the holidays or going to a potluck. Hold the rum and make it a mocktail!